This online peer support group is a welcoming space for people navigating the unique challenges of dual caregiving.
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Whether it’s a shared cup of tea, or a shoulder to cry on, support groups create an invaluable space to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation. Find your nearest peer support group.
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This group is run by Kinship staff and is a place for kinship carers to come together and share parenting tips.
A friendly supportive virtual space for kinship carers who are caring for children with neurodiverse needs. A space to talk through challenges, offer support and tried and tested methods for parenting neurodiverse children.
This group is a friendly, supportive space for any kinship carer who was not already a parent when they became a kinship carer. Join us online once a month to meet, listen, share, and support one another.
Join us for an hour each month, focusing on your own wellbeing with other kinship carers. This online group is to help you take a moment for yourself in the busy run of life - a space just for you to focus on self-care, mental wellness, positivity and escape for an hour.
Come along and meet other kinship care peer support group leaders to share tips and experiences and support each other with running groups.
A group for all kinship carers to get together online and share their love of reading and enjoyment of stories.
Share your experiences and chat with other older grandparents who are looking after kinship children.
Come along to meet with other kinship carers looking after their nieces and nephews.
Come along to meet other kinship carers looking after pre-school and primary aged children.
Online peer support group for kinship carers in England that are caring for a child whose birth parents were adopted.
Meet other kinship carers who are also looking after teenagers.
Meet other kinship carers to talk about the importance of racial identity, culture and heritage.
Meet other kinship carers whose lives are affected by someone’s drug or alcohol misuse.
This is a space for kinship carers who have experienced a feeling of loss for the life they left behind.
This is a space for kinship carers who have experienced bereavement.
An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers who are looking after children on their own.
An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Can't find the right group for you?
Want to start your own kinship peer support group? We can support you at every step with a dedicated Kinship staff member, resources and tips.
How to let us know if you can't find a group in your area. If we’re able to start a group local to you in the near future, we will contact you to let you know.
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